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University of Reading: Education
| Institution | University of Reading |
|---|---|
| Department | Institute of Education |
| Web | https://www.reading.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0118 378 5289 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
**Develop your knowledge and understanding of education and educational research with our MA Education degree.**
Offered by the University of Reading’s Institute of Education, this programme examines the broader philosophical, sociological, and psychological aspects and issues related to leadership, teaching, mentoring and research in education.
Take the steps to achieve your career aspirations and have a direct, positive impact on the lives of students in your care. The course is designed to enhance the analytical and research skills that you will need to pursue your desired career, whether you choose to specialise in teaching and working with children and young people in schools and other education settings, develop your profile in education leadership and policy to bring about change, or investigate the research and scholarship that influences professional practice and decision-making in education.
After you enrol, you can then choose to follow the general programme or specialise by module choice.
**Flexible study options**
Designed to meet the needs of busy professionals, the course is offered both on a full-time and a part-time basis. Several modules are taught outside regular working hours to accommodate the needs of full-time working students.
For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-pg/ma-education
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You may be offered a place on an MA Education programme provided you meet all of the requirements listed. If you are in the process of completing or achieving these requirements, then a conditional offer may be made pending satisfactory completion of the offer requirements. 1. You hold, or are predicted to achieve, a 2.2 or above UK honours degree or equivalent non-UK qualification normally in Education Studies, or Education Studies with another subject. Other subjects will be accepted if you can demonstrate in your professional experience and/or personal statement that you have an active interest in education and/or an appropriate level of professional experience. |
| Location | London Road Campus London Road Reading RG1 5AQ |
Fees
| EU | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 16450 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
**Develop your knowledge and understanding of education and educational research with our MA Education degree.**
Offered by the University of Reading’s Institute of Education, this programme examines the broader philosophical, sociological, and psychological aspects and issues related to leadership, teaching, mentoring and research in education.
Take the steps to achieve your career aspirations and have a direct, positive impact on the lives of students in your care. The course is designed to enhance the analytical and research skills that you will need to pursue your desired career, whether you choose to specialise in teaching and working with children and young people in schools and other education settings, develop your profile in education leadership and policy to bring about change, or investigate the research and scholarship that influences professional practice and decision-making in education.
After you enrol, you can then choose to follow the general programme or specialise by module choice.
**Flexible study options**
Designed to meet the needs of busy professionals, the course is offered both on a full-time and a part-time basis. Several modules are taught outside regular working hours to accommodate the needs of full-time working students.
For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-pg/ma-education
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You may be offered a place on an MA Education programme provided you meet all of the requirements listed. If you are in the process of completing or achieving these requirements, then a conditional offer may be made pending satisfactory completion of the offer requirements. 1. You hold, or are predicted to achieve, a 2.2 or above UK honours degree or equivalent non-UK qualification normally in Education Studies, or Education Studies with another subject. Other subjects will be accepted if you can demonstrate in your professional experience and/or personal statement that you have an active interest in education and/or an appropriate level of professional experience. |
| Location | London Road Campus London Road Reading RG1 5AQ |
Fees
| EU | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 16450 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Our MA Education provides a thorough grounding in educational research and practice, encompassing teaching, mentoring, training and management. You'll receive high-quality research and career training, preparing you for doctoral study or new challenges in your professional career – with the ultimate focus of improving the life chances of children in your care.
Choose from a wide range of modules spanning topics which explore current educational research, led by research-active lecturers. Throughout your studies, we'll support your development of academic literacies, helping you become more fluent and knowledgeable in the way you learn to read, write and talk about academic ideas.
Develop your critical thinking as you explore theoretical perspectives, ideas and concepts in education, investigating the foundations that shape how you were educated, and how you educate others. You'll reflect on your own professional experience and explore how research informs practice in settings that you already know – and those that you don’t – such as educational systems in other countries, new trends, and ideas in education.
All students enrol on the MA Education programme and take the core modules. You can then choose from a range of optional modules and, if you wish, pick modules to follow a specialism, which would be included on your degree certificate.
SPECIALISMS
The specialisms we offer are Early Years, Inclusive Education, Leadership and Management, Music Education, Second Language Learning and Teaching, and Research Methods.
Early Years
Explore research in child development and examine the wider context of families, communities and educational settings in which young children learn. This pathway offers progression from the PG Certificate in Early Years Practice and is suitable for anyone with an interest in this phase of education.
Inclusive Education
Investigate what diversity means for education, and how to make teaching more inclusive by investigating inclusive teaching and learning for all pupils. The pathway is for both mainstream and specialist school practitioners and leaders, so it will suit anyone who works in education. It is also a progression from the PGCert National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (PGCert SENCo), which we also offer; see page XX.
Leadership and Management
Develop your leadership skills by critically examining research-based models of leadership for change in education. This pathway will be particularly useful for those who wish to take on a leadership role in education in the future.
Music Education
Advance your practice as a creative music teacher by developing your creativity, musicianship and leadership through practical activities and music education research. This pathway will suit those who: work in music education; teach music in the early years, primary or secondary settings; work as an instrumental and vocal teacher, or wish to include music in their teaching practice.
Second Language Learning and Teaching
Examine key issues related to the teaching and learning of second and foreign languages, and investigate how research influences classroom teaching and learning.
Research Methods
Study the qualitative and quantitative research methods used in education research. This specialism is only available for students on the SeNSS Social Sciences Studentships funded Doctoral Training Partnership.
For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-pg/ma-education
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 6.0 (or equivalent) You may be offered a place on an MA Education programme provided you meet all of the requirements listed. If you are in the process of completing or achieving these requirements, then a conditional offer may be made pending satisfactory completion of the offer requirements. 1. You hold, or are predicted to achieve, a 2.1 UK honours degree or equivalent non-UK qualification normally in Education Studies, or Education Studies with another subject. Other subjects will be accepted if you can demonstrate in your professional experience and personal statement that you have an active interest in education and an appropriate level of professional experience. 2.You present appropriate evidence of a minimum of one year, full-time equivalent, of professional experience working as an educator. This may include teaching and/or training in any subject or age phase or setting, coaching and/or mentoring in an educational setting, or working in education management or policy. You must have professional experience in the practical application of education, and have led and delivered educational activity. You must supply one reference from a suitable person in authority who can confirm the extent, range and quality of your professional experience to the satisfaction of the Admissions Team. 3. You present a personal statement that details your rationale for applying for the MA Education programme. It should explain your motivations for taking the programme, and present evidence from your professional experience that indicates how this makes you a suitable candidate for the programme. Evidence must be realistic and believable, so should identify the educational setting, the dates the professional experience occurred, the nature of the professional experience and what kind of roles and responsibilities you held during this professional experience. |
| Location | London Road Campus London Road Reading RG1 5AQ |
Fees
| EU | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 16450 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Our MA Education provides a thorough grounding in educational research and practice, encompassing teaching, mentoring, training and management. You'll receive high-quality research and career training, preparing you for doctoral study or new challenges in your professional career – with the ultimate focus of improving the life chances of children in your care.
Choose from a wide range of modules spanning topics which explore current educational research, led by research-active lecturers. Throughout your studies, we'll support your development of academic literacies, helping you become more fluent and knowledgeable in the way you learn to read, write and talk about academic ideas.
Develop your critical thinking as you explore theoretical perspectives, ideas and concepts in education, investigating the foundations that shape how you were educated, and how you educate others. You'll reflect on your own professional experience and explore how research informs practice in settings that you already know – and those that you don’t – such as educational systems in other countries, new trends, and ideas in education.
All students enrol on the MA Education programme and take the core modules. You can then choose from a range of optional modules and, if you wish, pick modules to follow a specialism, which would be included on your degree certificate.
SPECIALISMS
The specialisms we offer are Early Years, Inclusive Education, Leadership and Management, Music Education, Second Language Learning and Teaching, and Research Methods.
Early Years
Explore research in child development and examine the wider context of families, communities and educational settings in which young children learn. This pathway offers progression from the PG Certificate in Early Years Practice and is suitable for anyone with an interest in this phase of education.
Inclusive Education
Investigate what diversity means for education, and how to make teaching more inclusive by investigating inclusive teaching and learning for all pupils. The pathway is for both mainstream and specialist school practitioners and leaders, so it will suit anyone who works in education. It is also a progression from the PGCert National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (PGCert SENCo), which we also offer; see page XX.
Leadership and Management
Develop your leadership skills by critically examining research-based models of leadership for change in education. This pathway will be particularly useful for those who wish to take on a leadership role in education in the future.
Music Education
Advance your practice as a creative music teacher by developing your creativity, musicianship and leadership through practical activities and music education research. This pathway will suit those who: work in music education; teach music in the early years, primary or secondary settings; work as an instrumental and vocal teacher, or wish to include music in their teaching practice.
Second Language Learning and Teaching
Examine key issues related to the teaching and learning of second and foreign languages, and investigate how research influences classroom teaching and learning.
Research Methods
Study the qualitative and quantitative research methods used in education research. This specialism is only available for students on the SeNSS Social Sciences Studentships funded Doctoral Training Partnership.
For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-pg/ma-education
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 6.0 (or equivalent) You may be offered a place on an MA Education programme provided you meet all of the requirements listed. If you are in the process of completing or achieving these requirements, then a conditional offer may be made pending satisfactory completion of the offer requirements. 1. You hold, or are predicted to achieve, a 2.1 UK honours degree or equivalent non-UK qualification normally in Education Studies, or Education Studies with another subject. Other subjects will be accepted if you can demonstrate in your professional experience and personal statement that you have an active interest in education and an appropriate level of professional experience. 2.You present appropriate evidence of a minimum of one year, full-time equivalent, of professional experience working as an educator. This may include teaching and/or training in any subject or age phase or setting, coaching and/or mentoring in an educational setting, or working in education management or policy. You must have professional experience in the practical application of education, and have led and delivered educational activity. You must supply one reference from a suitable person in authority who can confirm the extent, range and quality of your professional experience to the satisfaction of the Admissions Team. 3. You present a personal statement that details your rationale for applying for the MA Education programme. It should explain your motivations for taking the programme, and present evidence from your professional experience that indicates how this makes you a suitable candidate for the programme. Evidence must be realistic and believable, so should identify the educational setting, the dates the professional experience occurred, the nature of the professional experience and what kind of roles and responsibilities you held during this professional experience. |
| Location | London Road Campus London Road Reading RG1 5AQ |
Fees
| EU | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 7735 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 16450 GBP for Whole course |
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